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Domestic News
August 20, 1852
Camden Journal
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, grandson of Jerome Bonaparte, is promoted from West Point Military Academy to the regiment of mounted riflemen in the US Army.
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A Bonaparte in the American Army.—A promotion of 43 cadets of the Military Academy at West Point has just taken place in the United States Army. We remark among the number the name of the cadet Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, who was No. 11 in his class at the time of the examination, and who is appointed to the regiment of mounted riflemen. He is the grandson of Jerome Bonaparte, brother of the Emperor Napoleon, Ex-King of Westphalia, and now President of the French Senate. His grandmother, Madame Patterson, first wife of Prince Jerome, resides in Baltimore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
West Point Promotion
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Military Academy
Bonaparte Family
Us Army Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome Bonaparte
Madame Patterson
Where did it happen?
West Point
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
West Point
Event Date
Just Taken Place
Key Persons
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome Bonaparte
Madame Patterson
Outcome
promoted to the regiment of mounted riflemen
Event Details
A promotion of 43 cadets from the Military Academy at West Point occurred, including Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, ranked No. 11 in his class, appointed to the regiment of mounted riflemen. He is the grandson of Jerome Bonaparte, brother of Emperor Napoleon and ex-King of Westphalia, current President of the French Senate. His grandmother, Madame Patterson, resides in Baltimore.